Scorodite and Malachite Physical Properties

Scorodite

Malachite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available3.25-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

Scorodite and Malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite and Malachite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Scorodite and Malachite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂

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Scorodite and Malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Scorodite and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Scorodite and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Scorodite is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.